SONODA   03 Jul 2024
 
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Race 2 1700m

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Plenty of early pace with Cherry Time and Butterfly Lock battling for the lead but there will be pressure from a few other on-pacers. BUTTERFLY LOCK (10) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by half a length last time out over 820m at this track. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to take this out. A SHIN SOL (7) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. CHERRY TIME (1) went forward and proved too strong last time, scoring with 1.75 lengths to spare over 1400m at this track. Record here is impressive with two wins from six starts. Among the top-three hopes. Last start winner SHINZEN HACHIMAN (9) also holds appeal and should be kept safe.
1 26821 CHERRY TIME
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Useful colt. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track June 13 over 1400m defeating Sun Plumeria with 55kg at $8.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smile Clark carrying 55kg at $34.40. Has the ability to take this out.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 15966 A SHIN NOCTURNE
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Useful filly. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Yodono Luminous with 51kg at $30.40. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Izu Jo Hero carrying 51kg at $26.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE YOKE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 02168 TOKAI REINA
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Masanori Uchimura
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1870m, 81 len behind Brio Mente carrying 54kg at $83.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1230m, 10 len behind Rikea Vert carrying 55kg at $1.90. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
3
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Salmon cap
4 0x009 MARUKA VICTORY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Takeshi Kusakabe
Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1700m, 17 len behind Lacus Gaudii carrying 55kg at $20.50. Before that eased back early on 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Open Oneself with 57.0kg at $111.10. Others are preferred.
4
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 31575 HAMBURG IMOTO
HIROYUKI TSUCHIYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cherry Time carrying 54kg at $42.90. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kashino Mermaid carrying 54kg at $53.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 4224x BEST FLOWER
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at this track April 11 over 1870m, 6 len behind Ray And Dance carrying 53kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track November 16 over 1400m defeating Stardust Rain with 54kg at $17.60. Among the main contenders.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 55x35 A SHIN SOL
KAZUYA SAKAMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Smile Clark with 54kg at $14.50. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Doppler with 54kg at $3.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
7
OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 03463 JOSHO TYPE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1700m, 8 len behind Lacus Gaudii with 54kg at $28.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1700m, 10 len behind Wonder Glee carrying 54kg at $8.40. Better off looking to others.
8
KENTA SUGIURA
MAGENTA, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 99x01 SHINZEN HACHIMAN
ISHIBASHI MITSURU
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Shiro Hara
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on May 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Thunder Bass carrying 57.0kg at $311.70. Second run from a spell scored a big 7 len win at this track June 20 over 1400m defeating Imagine Lennon carrying 52kg at $4.40. Going well. Leading chance.
9
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 9x921 BUTTERFLY LOCK
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shingo Tanizaki
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track June 14 over 820m defeating Tail Venus with 55kg at $1.40. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on May 31 over 820m, 1.3 len behind Rapida Nina with 55kg at $11.60. Winning chance again.
10
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 x0144 MARINO MAGICAL
YOSHIHIRO IIDA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Masako Yano
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yodono Luminous with 54kg at $6.50. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Izu Jo Hero with 54kg at $1.60. Preferred in something easier.
11
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 53146 LUCKY PROOF
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on June 14 over 1700m, 12 len behind Crowd Noise with 53kg at $37.30. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1700m, 8 len behind Lacus Gaudii with 55kg at $79.30. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
12
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap